Carl Dean Clarke Obituary (1938

Passed away Sunday, March 28, 2010 in Alpena, MI at the age of 71. Born November 18, 1938 to James and Dorothy (Towns) Clarke in Eaton Rapids, MI. Carl retired from the Laingsburg School district where he was a Biology teacher and coach of the track team from 1965 to 1982. From 1982 -1995 he was the high school Principal. After retiring, Carl and his wife opened Birch Cove Cottages on Long Lake in Alpena. He enjoyed playing with his grandchildren, hunting, fishing, gardening, and spending time on the family farm. He was a handyman who could fix anything. Genuine, Hardworking and caring, Carl will be dearly missed by all that knew him. Preceding him in death were his father; father-in-law, Al Lee; nieces, Lillian and Angel. Surviving are his wife of 47 years, Rebecca (Lee) Clarke; Son, Chris (Beth) Clarke; grandchildren, Ryan Wheeler, Jacob Clarke, Austin Clarke, Madeline Clarke; Mother; Sister, Carol (Kenneth) Janousek; Brother, Robert (Denise) Clarke; loving in-laws and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 16, 2010 at Skinner Funeral Home with a luncheon to follow. Family will receive friends at the funeral home on April 15 from 5-8 p.m. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, or, the American Cancer Society.